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 Dennis Schroder got the nod at starting point guard with both Marcus Smart (suspension) and Payton Pritchard (broken nose) out of action in the Celtics 121-100 loss to Miami last night. The German import's line was solid but didn't tell the whole story:

26 M - 13 P - 4 R - 6 A - 3 S - 1 B 


For a guy with such a slim frame, Dennis is tough and Boston fans can count on him to be a constant irritant to the opposition going forward. That is one reason Schroder is often compared to former-Celtic, Rajon Rondo.

Grant Williams also was in the starting lineup and did a credible job out there, but Coach Ime Udoka benched him at one point, making it clear that he is in charge on the bench this season (per MassLive's Brian Robb): 

Grant Williams found himself doing exactly that (complaining about a call) however with just under eight minutes to play in the third quarter on Friday night against the Miami Heat. Williams was whistled for a moving screen and spent the next few seconds pleading his case to officials rather than finding his man back on defense.

Romeo Langford remains a question mark in the Celtics system but he did a mini-explosion last night as a starter, finishing with 18 points on 7-of-9 from the field and 4-of-6 on treys. He added three boards, two steals and one block. More games like this early in the regular season would mean a solid spot in the rotation.

Meanwhile, Sam Hauser remains an intriguing prospect. One play in the fourth quarter, where he deflected a shot - ran the floor - and made a difficult shot at the other end, showed (hopefully) that he may have a future in the NBA.

That's all for now. The regular season for Boston begins on Wednesday, October 20, versus the Knicks. That will be a significant test for a Celtics team desperately trying to prove themselves in this new era.


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